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BD51 SVS

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,165 mi
Last recorded10,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 10,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 9,925 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 9,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 9,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 9,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 9,295 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 9,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower front suspension arm slight play in both bushes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 9,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 8,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 8,503 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2015 8,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 8,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 8,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 7,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 7,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 7,005 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 6,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 5,736 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,142 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 4,534 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BD51 SVS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 SVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD51 SVS?

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What year was BD51 SVS registered?

BD51 SVS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BD51 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SVS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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